Merchandising & Visual Merchandising Manager

Louis Vuitton; Kuala Lumpur; Presencial; MYR 100.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Louis Vuitton in Malaysia is seeking a Merchandising Manager to translate global assortment and activation strategies into actionable plans at store and regional levels, leading local teams to optimize sell-through and brand experience.

You will drive retail merchandising execution, monitor performance, and collaborate with Retail, central Merchandising, and Visual Merchandising to ensure a seamless client journey and brand consistency across all stores.

Responsabilidades

• Shape and implement the retail assortment strategy reflecting priorities and Maison identity.
• Lead activation plans, including launches and seasonal highlights, for local opportunities.
• Monitor product lifecycle and propose tactical adjustments to maximise sales and margin.
• Analyze store and regional performance to drive inventory, replenishment, and display optimization.
• Oversee visual merchandising across retail environments and ensure high‑quality execution.
• Develop local merchandising teams and foster cross‑functional collaboration with central teams.
• Ensure governance and reporting on performance and opportunities; champion client focus.

Descripción del empleo

About The Job

The Merchandising Manager drives the execution of retail merchandising strategies to deliver commercial performance, brand consistency, and client experience, and oversee the visual merchandising across stores. This role translates global assortment and activation strategies into actionable plans at store and regional level, overseeing offer optimization, launches, and in-store execution. Working closely with Retail, central Merchandising and Visual Merchandising, the position monitors performance, supports decision-making through data analysis, and leads local teams to optimize sell through, inventory efficiency, and retail excellence.

Job Responsibilities

Strategy & Offer Management

• Shape and implement the retail assortment strategy, ensuring store segmentation, channel mix, and product allocation reflect both commercial priorities and Maison identity
• Lead the development and roll-out of activation plans, including launches, special events, and seasonal highlights, tailored to local opportunities
• Monitor product lifecycle and performance, proposing tactical adjustments to maximize sales, sell-through, and margin

Business Analytics & Performance Management

• Analyse store and regional performance metrics, driving data-informed decision-making inventory, replenishment, and display optimization
• Lead the planning and follow-up of stock and capacity management, ensuring the right product is in the right place at the right time
• Oversee retail activation, from VM execution to in-store storytelling, to guarantee a seamless client journey.

Visual Merchandising

• Lead & oversee the execution of the Maison's visual merchandising strategy across retail environments
• Partner with in-store visual merchandising & store teams to deliver high-quality visual execution, monitor performance, and continuously improve the client experience while driving sales performance
• Track and report key metrics sell-through, dwell time, conversion rates-demonstrating the commercial impact of visual merchandising initiatives

Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Partnership

• Develop and empower local merchandising teams, sharing best practices and cultivating a spirit of collaboration and excellence
• Act as the interface between central merchandising, retail, marketing, and operations- fostering alignment and accelerating decision cycles
• Support store teams with actionable insights, training, and tools to deliver an outstanding retail experience

Governance, Reporting & Client Focus

• Ensure compliance with Maicon processes and guidelines, safeguarding the Maison's reputation in every store environment
• Regularly report on performance, risks, and opportunities, providing recommendations for business acceleration
• Champion a client-centric approach- embedding feedback, competitive analysis, and market signals into every action

Reference LVM34519